Addington coloured sheep sale planned
The first South Island sale of black and coloured sheep has received strong support. Organised by the central Canterbury branch of the Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders Association, the sale is expected to receive a strong following from breeders from many parts of the country. The sale is at the Addington Showgrounds on March 1. Interest in coloured sheep-breading is. increasing. So far the association has about 700 members and many of the members
are involved in selling their product either in New Zealand or overseas. The local branch now has more than 50= members who have strongly : supported field-days, dis- ;; plays, and courses ar- ; ■ ranged in the district. , There were 200 entries ■ * at the recent North Island sale of. black and coloured sheep and organisers hope , the sale in Christchurch ( will receive similar sunTo enable a catalogue to be printed entries close on Friday, January 11. port.
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